"YMMV, but contact: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/municipalities.asp Find your reps in your mun. and CALL ALL OF THEM==>LEAVE VOICEMAIL WITH YOUR CONCERNS AND CONTACT INFO, including EMAIL==>if they have an email, EMAIL THEM, TOO (you should do this regardless so you have a ready-script to say in case you need to repeat said script when they/their team calls you back, and also so you can forward them the same thing (‘cuz they most likely’ll ask). Consistency is key (imo), & that’s how I got a callback from someone within a week. They should inform you that they’ll bump up the “priority” to escalate your claim since they “know the ‘higher-ups’ at the NJDOL.” AFAIK, this method is a way to at least ensure that you’ll speak to someone with the right channels. I’m not the only one who has undergone this strategy, and likewise, suggested it. But also, you know. Keep trying the NJDOL # and also, make sure you submit an inquiry via the online contact form: I hope you get through!" #consistency #best_of #grit #patterns_i_need_to_cultivate #unemployment #persistance #toread #pub